NC0006564_NOV2015LV0540_20150815

HCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
August 25,2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014-0510 0000 4466 8499
Mr. Mike Howell, Plant Manager RECEIVED/DEf�R/QWR
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
P.O. Box 1390' SEP — ,1 2015
Marion,North Carolina 28752
Water Quality
Subject: Notice of Violation and Permittinq Sectior+
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0540
Baxter Healthcare Corporation WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0006564
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Howell:
A review of the May 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value ' Permit Limit
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05/04/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 600 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml
05/05/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 600#/ 100 ml 400#/ 100 ml
05/06/2015 001 Fecal Coliform 600 #/ 100 ml 400 #/ 100 ml
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05/08/2015 001 TSS 478 lbs/Day 417 lbs/Day j
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A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the
-noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0006564.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)may be
assessed against any person who violates,or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or
requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G'S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information
regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in
writing within ten(10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along I
with any information provided on the May 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any
civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within
the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
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Water Quality Regional operations Asheville Regional Office
2090 U S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/webtwq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Mr. Mike Howell
August 25, 2015
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of
a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial i
construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may
contact this office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or r
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
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G. Landon Davidson,P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
-MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch
Stephen Taylor/ORC
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